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After hosting U.S. Presidents, business legends, foreign dignitaries and cultural icons, what can San Francisco’s most celebrated special event venue possibly add to its unparalleled 110-year résumé? How about “Best Restaurant in the World”?

For five weeks this summer, the legendary Roca brothers of El Celler de Can Roca— widely recognized as the top restaurant on the planet—shuttered their Spanish flagship to complete a five-city world tour for BBVA Compass. Consider it the ultimate pop-up concept: a three-Michelin star experience at five of the world’s most exclusive venues.

Accompanied by a team of 35 traveling sous chefs, Jordi, Joan and Josep Roca transformed the Julia Morgan Ballroom into a culinary wonderland, fusing technology and haute cuisine to create a locally sourced menu that can only be described as mind-blowing. The five-day event was truly remarkable, but it comes with the territory for San Francisco’s most coveted private event venue. Backed by our own highly trained culinary team, professional production staff and state-of-the-art amenities, all events at the Julia Morgan Ballroom are destined for greatness.